Frazier Poised To Challenge Rookies Of Year Honors
New York Knicks guard Walt Frazier emerges as a key rookie threat to Baltimore’s Barth Monroe for the NBA Rookie of the Year. The 6-foot-4 Southern Illinois product has lifted New York to third place, posting 8.3 points per game while fueling playmaking and defense, including a 23 point 15 assist 15 rebound performance against Philadelphia in Madison Square Garden.
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THF Picks Prague For 1969 World Hockey Championship
The International Hockey Federation announced Prague Czechoslovakia will host the 1969 Group A world hockey championship from March 15 to 30. Group B games will be in Ljubljana and Skopje, with Group C in Skopje. The 1970 event is to be shared by Winnipeg and Montreal, while Romania hosts Group B in Bucharest and Brașov.
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Pethigrew Named Jlead Of Men's AAU Swimming
Pethigrew was named leader of the men's national committee for AAU swimming. Miles Barton of Indianapolis was named to a senior post for women's swimming. Additional assignments include leaders for diving and women’s divisions.
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Austin Tops Pioneer Five In District Play
Austin defeated Wasdaned Baptist College 68 54 to stay in the North Zone race. Mike Jankine led with 18 points while Jee Barrett added 14 as the Pioneers rallied after halftime to pull away. Wasland hosts Tarleton State next in the season’s next contest.
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New Soccer League To Aid Offense
The United States professional soccer leagues plan a points system favoring offense similar to last year’s National Professional Soccer League. The merger of the United Soccer Association and NPSL will set Western Conference HQ in the San Francisco Bay area under Ken Maker, Eastern Conference in New York, with a schedule approved and a season kickoff planned.
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Not Tired Legs Jones Retirement Influenced By Age
Boston reports veteran Celtics star Sean Jones plans retirement after the current season due to aging legs. He led the team with 27 points per game but cites desire to spend more time with his five children and pursue business interests.
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Elaine Tanner Leads Canadian Swim Meet Sweep
Elaine Tanner from New Zealand and Canada dominated a Monday swimming meet sweeping all events she entered. Tanner won the backstroke in 1 minute 7.89 seconds, breaking the Canadian and New Zealand records previously held by Karen Mau of South Africa.
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Fleming Denies Pro Contract as Geneva World Kiss Hints
Peggy Fleming denies plans to leave amateur status after the world championships in Geneva as reports link her to a $5 million five year Pro Folies contract. Friends expect her to accept after the Geneva event, with her aim set on a third world title and touring plans in major cities.
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Knecht Elected NAAO President
William Po Knecht, a leading rower and Olympic champion from Philadelphia, is elected president of the National Amateur Athletic Organization. He succeeds Jenn A. Bereeno and will head the association from Colnbridge University while also serving as public relations officer. Other officers include Dr. Thomas Kerr as vice president and H Bayer as treasurer.
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Overbeck Powers Texas Through Pain for 41 Point Night
Texas center Gary Overbeck, despite wrist knee and ankle injuries, posts a career high 41 points at Texas A&M in a 117 105 defeat. Coach Leon Black hails him as the attack’s keystone and notes his 18.6 scoring average and 12 rebounds per game while acknowledging his injury filled season and academic honors.
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Coach Raps Black Hawks For Losing
CHICAGO CAP coach Bil Ivy Reay of the champion Black Hawks blasted their weekend losses to Montreal as a disgrace and essentially handed first place in the NHL Eastern Division to the Canadiens. Montreal swept 6-4 and 6-0, widening its lead. Reay blamed poor defense and limited scoring, noting Montreal’s strong expansion draft gains and better form this season.
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Mathis Sets Six Rounds in Ring Prep for Benvenuti Fight
Buster Mathis boxed six rounds Monday in Rhinebeck as part of training for the New York heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden. He sparred two rounds each with Leatis Martin, Seraphon Johnson, and Benny Briscoe, with other light bouts noted for Nino Benvenuti’s camp alongside Italian opponent activity.
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